Estefani Almánzar trades silver for gold in the 54 kg boxing

Dominican women’s boxing keeps adding titles. Boxer Estefani Almánzar was crowned champion of the 54-kilogram category by winning the final by split decision (3-2) against Venezuelan Diana Maestre, at the Combat Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center.

From silver to gold

Almánzar completed a demanding four-bout journey to trade the silver medal from San Salvador 2023 for the gold at home. The victory over a high-caliber rival confirmed her competitive maturity in decisive moments.

A golden generation

Almánzar’s gold joined a historic day for Dominican boxing, crowned team champion with seven gold medals. The country’s boxing school — one of the most successful in the region — keeps producing talent projecting toward the next Olympic cycles.

The key figure

3-2. The minimal margin with which Estefani Almánzar won the gold and avenged the 2023 silver.